Riding the Wave

Rogue Wave

November 8, 2007
The Earl
Atlanta, GA

Although they claim to be “influenced by countries with siestas,” Rogue Wave hasn’t had much time for napping this year!

Rogue Wave was asked to contribute their song “Sidelines” to the Spider-Man 3 soundtrack which includes other bands such as The Killers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Wolfmother. Then, the band finished their latest full-length album, Asleep at Heaven’s Gate which will be released September 18th. As if they weren’t busy enough, they grabbed the opening slot with Feist on her summer tour and plan on beginning their own headlining tour this October. That makes me want to take a siesta just thinking about it. I’m so glad Rogue Wave doesn’t require sleep or rest, because I can’t wait to get my hands on their new album and then go sing along at the Earl in Atlanta in November!

With diverse influences such as REM, The Beatles, and tennis players (see their myspace page for that dirty explanation), Rogue Wave creates their own unique blend that’s unexpectedly refreshing and at the same time indisputably familiar. “Publish my Love,” the first track from the 2005 album Descended Like Vultures starts out with an authoritative guitar riff that is menacing while undeniably infectious. The verse then switches from My Bloody Valentine-like musical intensity to, quite simply, one man singing his heart out.

I do not recommend buying Rogue Wave’s new album nor do I recommend going to the show. I DEMAND IT! Rogue Wave never disappoints!!!

New Album: Asleep at Heaven’s Gate out September 18th on Brushfire Records

Official Website: http://www.roguewavemusic.com/

Listen! "Lake Michigan"- Rogue Wave